Local Businesses based in Rodmell:

The best pub in Rodmell!

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Abergavenny Arms

The best pub in Rodmell!

Landlord & Landlady Jon & Lucie run a family (and dog!) friendly pub at the Abergavenny Arms, which sits at the centre of Rodmell, where the main through road meets the Street and Mill Lane.

Our delicious menu is crafted by our chefs and changes every few days according to what is fresh and in season. All of our food is freshly prepared and locally sourced where possible. We also have a Car Park which can hold up to 15-20 cars and free Wi-Fi.

Whether you are popping in for a drink by the cosy log fire, planning a party, wanting a Sunday Roast, sunning yourself in the garden or just want a good meal at a great price, the Abergavenny Arms won’t disappoint. We look forward to welcoming you soon.

Sunnyside

Bed & Breakfast

Telephone 01273 476876 Proprietor Mrs Pauline Cherry

Accommodation 2-4 persons (children and dogs welcome)

£36 pppn – no single supplements! Cash or cheques only

A very warm welcome awaits you at Sunnyside Cottages. They are set in a pretty garden which sits back from the main road. There is ample parking in the front garden.

No 2 cottage is a very comfortable first floor apartment consisting of a twin bedroom, shower room, separate toilet, and the bonus of a sitting room with a large settee that converts into twin beds. There is also a microwave and radio/cassette for guests use, and of course your tea and coffee making facilities.

Guests can also relax in the lovely old orchard with a book and a glass of wine, and children can play in our field.

A delicious breakfast using locally sourced ingredients is served by Pauline in the dining room. Packed lunches (£4 each) can also be provided if ordered when booking. Please also mention any dietary needs or food allergies.

Rodmell is a short stroll off the South Downs Way, so No 2 Sunnyside Cottages is perfect for walkers and cyclists alike. There is always a home for muddy boots, plus the added bonus of a good sized secure bike shed

Dogs are very welcome to stay but we do ask that they are well behaved (and flea treated!). Dog beds are available.

There is no WiFi or Internet access in Sunnyside Cottages, but just across the road is the Abergavenny Arms, a quintessential old Sussex pub that serves very good food and ales and has the free internet access you may require. It also does cashback!

In the beautiful downland village of Rodmell you also will find Monk’s House (National Trust) the famous 17th century country retreat of Leonard and Virginia Woolf. For fans of the Bloomsbury set Charleston Farmhouse is about 10 miles away.

Nearby are: the historic county town of Lewes, which has direct train access to London and Ashford (3 miles), Newhaven and ferry port (3.5 miles), Glyndebourne (8 miles) and Brighton (10 miles).

The administrators of Rodmell website do not have information about dates that are available for the B&Bs listed on the website, or any further booking information.

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Deep Thatch Cottage

Self-catering accommodation

The Loft is a peaceful and comfortable self-contained apartment.

There is a double bedroom with en-suite shower room and an open plan living space with a well-equipped kitchen, dining area and living room with TV, Freesat and DVD player. In the living room there is a sofa bed available for a third guest.

Breakfast

We offer optional ‘breakfast trays’ that can be pre-ordered and include items such as croissants, yoghurt and granola pots, freshly laid eggs and homemade items including muffins, jams, marmalade and cheese scones.

Please contact us for prices and bookings, at

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Garden Studio, Mill Lane

Bed & Breakfast

Bed & Breakfast accommodation – long stays welcome

Garden Studio
Mill Lane
Rodmell
Lewes BN7 3HF

Self-contained studio flat with twin beds and bed settee – the flat can sleep 3 people. Breakfast provided. Own kitchen and use of garden. Will take dogs. Rodmell is on the South Downs Way, conveniently close to Glyndebourne, Brighton, and the port of Newhaven.

£35 single per night

£60 double per night

Contact: Mrs Marie Littlechild

Tel: 01273 476715
Mobile: 07518 617 606

To enquire about the availability for the dates of your planned visit, please contact the B&B accommodation direct.

The administrators for Rodmell website do not have information about dates that are available for the B&Bs listed on the website.

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Woodman’s Snug

Bed & Breakfast

Woodman’s Snug
Badger’s Dene
Mill Lane,
Rodmell.

Situated in the upper part of Rodmell, off Mill Lane and within the South Downs National Park, the ‘Woodmans Snug’ is a cosy and tranquil get away.

Hidden away from the hustle and bustle, it’s only a 5 minute drive to Lewes town centre and 15 minutes to Brighton. The annex was designed and hand crafted by a local artisan and ecological building company and is the perfect bolthole to relax and enjoy all that nature has to offer. With endless country walks right on the doorstep, the annex is the perfect base in a unique and rustic environment.

This quirky and cosy snug has its own private entrance, a mezzanine bedroom area with double bed and 100% linen duvet and pillow covers, a shower room, a little kitchen area with double hob, kettle, toaster, microwave and fridge, and there’s a double sofa, TV, DVD player, wifi, iron and ironing board, hair dryer and shampoo. We also have a beautiful massage/beauty treatment log cabin with log burner offering a range of organic luxury treatments.

For more information please contact Lydia on 07867434804 or lydiamanthorpe@googlemail.com .

To enquire about the availability for the dates of your planned visit, please contact the B&B accommodation direct.

The administrators for Rodmell website do not have information about dates that are available for the B&Bs listed on the website.

A Spanish hideaway

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Villa Casa Vino

A Spanish hideaway

“Casa Vino” is detached, modern, bright and airy and sleeps 7 or more, depending on how friendly you are! Situated in the village of El Rompido on the Costa Luz in Huelva province, it is located in a small friendly development of about 20 houses which share grounds and 2 pools, one of which is a children’s pool.

The ground floor has a lounge/dining room with TV and DVD player. Off that is a well equipped modern kitchen. Upstairs there are 3 further bedrooms – a single, a twin with en-suite, a double plus a family bathroom. The basement has a large open plan seating area and a further double bedroom and bathroom.

There are 2 “Z” beds, cot & high chair available to use and the house has heating for the winter and air conditioning for the summer. It has its own outside terraces and BBQ.

The beach is a 2 minute walk away as is the sailing club which has a bar and restaurant open to all. The village is a leisurely 12-minute easy walk: 10 minutes if you are hungry or thirsty! It has a number of shops including a couple of small supermarkets, fresh fish shop and numerous bars and restaurants, most open all year round.

There are few English people around – other holiday makers tend to be Spanish. It is on a river estuary too and has beautiful views and the beach is sheltered by a long bar of sand called La Flecha. The area is part of a national park, so plenty of nature and no high-rise buildings.

There’s plenty to do if you aren’t one for sun bathing. There are 2 golf courses close by, a small water park and a spa within a local hotel. You could go sailing, cycling through the nature reserve, visit many beautiful historic cities and places of interest such as Seville and Jerez, amble round the shops of Ayamonte or have a drink at one of the river front cafes.

The village is an hour by car from Faro or Seville airports. It is possible to do the journey by public transport or we can advise you on arranging airport transfers.

DOG OWNERS PLEASE NOTE: As dog lovers, we may be able to look after your dog while you are away.

Tailor made and complex itineraries a speciality

Patient and Personalised service

30 years experience in Travel

Enquiries by phone or email or meet at the pub or in your home!

Tel: 01273 474 273

Liz’s January thoughts

In case you have not heard, there are major changes happening at Gatwick Airport. From 24th January, all Easyjet and Virgin Atlantic flights will depart from the north terminal and British Airways flights will depart from the South Terminal. For all other airlines, it is advised to check before travel on the Gatwick Airport website

Well, despite all uncertainly surrounding Brexit and the effect this will have on the value of the pound, I have been very busy with bookings in January. The prices seem to have held, largely helped by the British Airways and Virgin Atlantic sales, but please note that this will not last. I booked a couple to the Caribbean this week and got almost the exact same price as last year, like for like, despite the fall of the pound against the dollar. Prices will go up and capacity has been cut, so if you are thinking of grabbing a last minute bargain, you will be disappointed. My advice is to book your 2017 holiday early.

Last month, I talked about Canada as a desirable destination . Touch wood, largely trouble free, it is vast country where you could just imagine escaping from the madness. On the east coast, you have Montreal and Quebec City, all very chic and French with excellent food! There is also the wonderful ski resort of Tremblant, great for beginners and families as it has wide open pistes and great accommodation. A fairly short flight away and good value. Further north, you can explore Newfoundland, which is similar to New England and you can visit the home of Anne of Green Gables and explore the Gros Morne National park for its wildlife or explore Halifax, Digby and St John’s for an insight into history of the first settlers and the slave trade.

Out west, Vancouver and Vancouver Island are the gateways to the Rockies, which you can visit by car (an easy drive) or on the famous Rocky Mountaineer train from which you may spot black bears, elk, deer and eagles. Canada is full of incredible wildlife. The train takes you to the Rocky mountains where there are the great ski resorts of Banff and Jasper in the winter, but the fantastic lakes and national parks beckon the rest of the year. Excellent for family holidays, especially if you like the great outdoors.

So,one idea to inspire you. Next month, I shall be talking about Costa Rica.

Make meaningful contributions to destinations by using your spare luggage space to take the right gifts to poorer countries.

Rodmell's therapy room

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Wild Thing Botanicals

Rodmell's therapy room

Tucked away in a secluded garden in the pretty village of Rodmell, this cosy and tranquil therapy room is a haven away from the hustle and bustle of life. Come to relax and enjoy one of our many holistic organic beauty treatments.

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Healing – Ali Rabjohns

Lucid Healing

Earth energy medicine practices set the immune system free to function optimally and bring about healing. When you unblock the immune system, physical healing happens naturally. When you unblock the chakra system, emotional healing accelerates and we can return to a state of balance.

Ali Rabjohns clears whatever blockage may be holding you back in life with gentle shamanic healing at an energetic level.

Ali lives in Rodmell and treats her clients in her own treatment room in the village.

Testimonials

“Working with Ali has made a tremendous impact on my life. The shamanic sessions bring together energy work, visualisation, reflective counselling and pure transcendent magic into a fantastic package, helping me to reflect and move on. Ali is a sensitive and grounded shamanic practitioner, who is able to hold a safe space during the sessions. The work has enabled me to become more self-aware, helping me to make informed choices around some difficult decisions.

I love everything about the sessions and the shamanic work has become part of my life. A great support mechanism, thank you”.

I enjoyed being able to be completely honest and being heard. I feel much more authentic now and see my part in so many difficulties in the past with relationships. I forgive myself, understanding how others have felt and played their part in the situation.

I was able to heal my ancestral line, forgiving and understanding my ancestors. I saw the positive aspects of their lives. I’ve also let go and reclaimed parts of myself I’d had been afraid of.

I got a sense of clarity, vision, sense of balance, healing, peace, inner stillness, self-esteem and more love of self and others. I loved the location and space, beautiful.

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Total Electrical & Plumbing Solutions

Repairs and Installations

Plumbers & Electricians – at your service

Total Electrical and Plumbing Solutions have a simple goal: to provide our customers with top quality workmanship and customer service.

As anyone knows, finding a service company is one of the most difficult tasks of managing a business or household. Choosing a trustworthy company is tricky but we are here to help.

Total Electrical and Plumbing Solutions have a team of highly experienced, fully qualified tradesmen. With complementing areas of expertise, we ensure that we address all relevant aspects of the home and service industry.

Our sister company Little Tree Woodcraft can carry out any appropriate construction works so you don’t need to look any further or deal with several different parties.

Total Electrical and Plumbing Solutions are based in Rodmell, so we’re right on hand for the village. However, we also offer our services in Lewes, Newhaven, Brighton, London and all of the towns in between. So don’t worry if you are a bit far afield – we have vans and can travel.

Please call 01273 470 042 – we can normally book a visit on the same day or the next day.

email Jay at

jay.rabjohns@gmail.com

or phone him on

07933 092 469

Garden Machinery repairs and service

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Garden Machinery Repair – George Read

Garden Machinery repairs and service

I service and repair garden machinery in the village and offer a free pick up and delivery service.

I live in Firle and offer my services to several local villages: I am already known in Rodmell as I service and repair machinery for a number of Rodmell residents, who I believe are are very pleased with my services.

Sam 07462 965959

southdownmowing@outlook.com

Artist, Botannical Painting Courses

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Botanical Artist – Vicky Mappin

Artist, Botannical Painting Courses

Vicky Mappin, a Rodmell resident, is an established botanical painter and has a strong following throughout the country. Her style is easily recognised and loved by enthusiasts.

Vicky is a member of the Society of Botanical Artists. Her work covers a wide range from large detailed flower, fruit and vegetable pictures to small unusual compositions. Vicky’s work can be seen on her website: www.vickymappin.co.uk

Vicky sells prints and cards of flowers, fruit, and vegetables, as well as doing special commissions – such as paintings of wedding bouquets.

Botanical Painting Classes in Rodmell

Vicky runs Botanical Painting Classes in Rodmell Village Hall on Thursdays and Fridays, 10am-1pm, during term-time.
To find out more about Vicky’s work and the Botanical Painting Classes, you can contact her by email to vickymappin@hotmail.com or by telephone to 01273 809613

Artist Feltmaker

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Textile Artist – Ali Rabjohns

Artist Feltmaker

A member of the International Feltmaker’s associaton, Ali runs her own textile arts business Felt Good Felt Fine.

Ali Rabjohns tells us:

I’ve exhibited my work in solo and group exhibitions internationally and locally, including The Moon Rain Centre, Canada, Brighton and London, UK. I run creative felting workshops and currently work as a crafts tutor for adults with special needs in a Steiner Community College.

The materials I use are mainly textiles based; I particularly love using nuno felt. The name is derived from the Japanese word ‘nuno’ meaning cloth. The technique bonds loose wool fibres into an open fabric such as silk gauze, creating a lightweight felt. What I enjoy most is creating special places outside with textiles and natural materials, places that connect to the elements and honour our cultural heritage. I enjoy listening to the rhythms of the natural world and using art to take ourselves inwards or help us to connect to all that is, to the stars and to the seeds of the universe that live within us and that we live within.

A very important part of my practice or ethos is the theme of sustainability. I prefer using natural materials and dyes, wherever possible – walking softly on the earth and leaving the smallest footprint I can for our children’s children.

For more information, please contact Mike by phone 07740 947 892 or email

Special cakes for special occasions

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E-Claires, by Claire-Eliza

Special cakes for special occasions

E-Claire’s by Claire-Eliza

From beautiful, basic sponges to bright and brilliant novelty showstoppers and pretty, personalised cupcake boxes, I create reasonably priced, tailor made cakes for every occasion. I pride myself in catering to every budget, without taking away any of the ‘special’, because everyone deserves to have their perfect cake!

Home Boarding for greyhounds

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The Hound Lounge

Home Boarding for greyhounds

Going away and need somewhere comfortable and friendly for your greyhound to stay? We take greyhounds for home-from-home breaks, while their mums and dads go away.

We are a husband and wife team who are mummy and daddy to Moonlight, fostered for the Cinnamon Trust, who is 10, and BHRGT dog Diva who is 9. We are situated just outside of Lewes and are only minutes away from walks along the South Downs Way. There are three large sofas and several comfy beds ideal for relaxing in front of the wood burner in winter or out in the large garden in summer.

Our charges are:

£17.50 a night per dog (per 24hrs); part days will be charged at the daycare rate.

For daycare £12.50 per dog up to 12 hrs.

Christmas / New year 2017, £25 a night from the 24th Dec to the 1st Jan inclusive.

We are fully insured and have a home boarding licence. Find us on Facebook.

I look forward to working with you.

Poppy Swain
Mobile: 07554 564824
Email: poppyswain@hotmail.co.uk

* Land line number designated for office calls only. *

Creative Design & Communications

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Image Matters Ltd: creative design & communications

Creative Design & Communications

Jane Doswell is Managing Director of Image Matters Ltd

Based in Rodmell, we’re a friendly marketing and creative design agency who deliver results driven marketing across a wide range of media. We focus on creative, outside the box thinking which will generate more business for our clients.

Martial Arts Training

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Kungfu & Taichi: Mike Bray & Neil Johnson

Martial Arts Training

As part of White Crane Fighting Arts at their club in Lewes, Mike Bray and Neil Johnson teach Kungfu & Taichi for adults and kids. Classes are on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, and take place in St John’s Church Hall.

email Neil@whitecranefightingarts.com or phone 07976 260 710

Sussex volunteers conservation group

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South Downs National Trust Volunteers

Sussex volunteers conservation group

“… conserving landscapes across Sussex”

We are a Sussex conservation group who volunteers on behalf of the National Trust. We were founded in 1988 by several volunteers who carried out work for other conservation groups. Our first work party was held at Highdown Hill near Worthing in light of the damage caused by the great storm of 1987, clearing storm damaged trees. We have grown in stature a lot since then and have a core group of volunteers but want to recruit more to help conserve our precious countryside.

We mainly carry out the work on alternate Sundays with the occasional Saturday and also have weekend tasks, once or twice a year. We also run social events. Members of the group come from all walks of life. We are a friendly bunch and will provide any new recruits with a welcoming atmosphere and of course tea and biscuits! Volunteers also get their travel reimbursed.

We have been to Monks House in Rodmell where there is only one gardener at the moment and they have a 5 year restoration project so she definitely needs our help!

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